More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERSР’В®, and developed such fan favorites as PUZZLE BOBBLEР’В® (BUST-A-MOVEР’В®) and ARKANOIDР’В®. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. TAITO Corporation (TAITOР’В®) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. The 40th anniversary commemorative editions of SPACE INVADERS - THE BOARD GAME are now available to pre-order via Kickstarter, starting at $20 for early backers. We are excited and grateful that TAITO partnered with us to bring one of the worldРІР‚в„ўs most recognizable video game brands, SPACE INVADERS, to the flourishing board gaming market.РІР‚Сњ Our corporate vision is to expand the best of those brands across all media and make them accessible to an even larger audience. Robert Colman, President of 612 Entertainment, LLC, said, РІР‚СљVideo game brands like SPACE INVADERS have become part of our cultural heritage. РІР‚СљAfter successfully invading video screens worldwide for over 40 years, we are excited to join forces with 612 Entertainment to help SPACE INVADERS, one of our top brands, invade living room tables everywhere,РІР‚Сњ said TAITO President and Representative Director, Tetsu Yamada. Initial backers will also have the opportunity to reserve one of 500 strictly limited numbered SPACE INVADERS Art Boxes (the ultimate collectorРІР‚в„ўs item), which celebrate the 40th anniversary of the brand and are autographed by SPACE INVADERS creator, Tomohiro Nishikado. * Game Board or Play Mat (Depending on Edition) * 20 Action Card Types and 5 Resource Types * Standard and Numbered Deluxe Editions Available

The gameРІР‚в„ўs visual presentation and atmosphere are as close to the original arcade game as possible, creating a brilliant retro gaming experience. The SPACE INVADERS board game combines todayРІР‚в„ўs popular deck-building genre with a more traditional strategy board game by allowing 2-4 players to collect SPACE INVADERS cards and add them to their hands, while moving across the board and shooting enemies with their laser cannons. SPACE INVADERS - THE BOARD GAME (Graphic: Business Wire)

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